LBC News

About LBC News

Local Time:

LBC News is the sister station to LBC and operates as a 24-hour rolling news service for listeners who want quick, reliable updates on the biggest stories in the UK and around the world. The station focuses on breaking news, politics, business, travel, weather and live event coverage, making it a strong choice for listeners who want to stay informed throughout the day.

The station is designed around regular headline updates and fast-moving coverage. LBC says LBC News provides breaking news updates from its reporters and correspondents across the UK and around the world, 24 hours a day, with weather forecasts and travel information every 20 minutes. It also carries live coverage of Prime Minister’s Questions and stays with major press conferences and important developing stories when needed.

LBC News is powered by Global’s Newsroom and is part of Global, one of the UK’s biggest commercial radio and media groups. Its journalism operation is supported by a large network of broadcast and digital journalists, giving the station a strong national news-gathering operation alongside coverage from reporters and correspondents in the UK and beyond.

LBC News is likely to appeal to listeners who want a speech-led radio station focused on headlines, live rolling coverage, politics, current affairs, transport updates and major breaking stories rather than music programming. It is especially useful for listeners who prefer regular news bulletins and an always-updating format throughout the day.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Vanessa Baffoe: weekday breakfast, from 6am-10am, bringing listeners the latest overnight developments, breaking stories and the morning news agenda.
• Steve Holden: weekdays from 10am-1pm, covering fast-moving national and international news as the day develops.
• Jim Diamond: weekdays from 1pm-4pm, with rolling news coverage, headlines and updates through the afternoon.
• John Stratford: weekdays from 4pm-7pm, covering the evening news period with breaking stories, travel and major updates.
• James Hanson: weekdays from 7pm-10pm, continuing LBC News coverage into the evening.
• Non-stop News: overnight hours, providing continuous rolling news coverage when live presenter-led programming is not on air.

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Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/schedule/lbc-news/

Newsroom / news tip contact:
Call the newsdesk on 0207 766 6454
Email: contact@lbc.co.uk

General contact / on-air contact:
Call: 0345 60 60 973
Text: 84850
WhatsApp: 0345 60 60 973

App / platform support:
Customer.Support@Global.com
Phone: 0333 200 2000

Postal address:
Global
30 Leicester Square
London
WC2H 7LA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lbc/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LBC/

X / Twitter: https://x.com/LBCNews

LBC News FAQ

What is LBC News?
LBC News is a UK rolling news radio station that provides breaking news, live updates, travel, weather and coverage of major national and international stories 24 hours a day.

How can I listen to LBC News?
You can listen to LBC News online, on Global Player, on smart speakers, and on DAB Digital Radio across the UK. In London, LBC News is also available on 1152 AM.

What does LBC News broadcast?
LBC News broadcasts rolling headlines, breaking UK and world news, politics, business updates, travel information, weather forecasts and extended live coverage of major events and press conferences.

Is LBC News the same as LBC?
No. LBC News is the sister station to LBC. While LBC is known for news, opinion, debate and phone-ins, LBC News focuses on continuous rolling news coverage and regular headline updates.

Who are the presenters on LBC News?
Current presenters listed on the LBC News schedule include Vanessa Baffoe, Steve Holden, Jim Diamond, John Stratford and James Hanson, alongside overnight non-stop news programming.

Is LBC News available across the UK?
Yes. LBC News is available nationally on DAB Digital Radio and online via Global Player, with additional AM availability in London on 1152 AM.